The '''Kawarthas''' or '''Kawartha Lakes''' region of [[Ontario (province)|Ontario]] is located one to two hours by car (depending where in the region you are travelling) North-East of [[Toronto]], and is considered part of [[Central-East Ontario]]. This is one of Ontario's prime cottage and vacation areas, encompassing the County of [[Peterborough (Ontario)|Peterborough]] and the City of [[Kawartha Lakes]] (formerly Victoria County) and is encircled by [[Durham (region, Ontario)|Durham region]] and [[Haliburton]], [[Northumberland (county)|Northumberland]] and [[Prince Edward]] Counties.

The '''Kawarthas''' or '''Kawartha Lakes''' region of [[Ontario]] is located one to two hours by car (depending where in the region you are travelling) northeast of [[Toronto]], and is considered part of [[Central Ontario]]. This is one of Ontario's prime cottage and vacation areas, encompassing the County of Peterborough and the City of [[Kawartha Lakes]] (formerly Victoria County) and is encircled by [[Durham (region, Ontario)|Durham region]] and [[Haliburton]], [[Northumberland (county)|Northumberland]] and [[Prince Edward]] Counties.

The Kawartha Lakes is a region that, as the name suggests, includes many lakes -- in fact hundreds of lakes and rivers, and offers some of Ontario's best sport and recreational fishing. The region attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, mostly during the Spring to Autumn months, who come to cottages and resorts in the area, or to some of the many hotels, motels, inns and excellent campgrounds. There is year round activity, though, including fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, golf, festivals, museums, cultural and historic attractions, shopping and more.

The Kawartha Lakes is a region that, as the name suggests, includes many lakes -- in fact hundreds of lakes and rivers, and offers some of Ontario's best sport and recreational fishing. The region attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, mostly during the Spring to Autumn months, who come to cottages and resorts in the area, or to some of the many hotels, motels, inns and excellent campgrounds. There is year round activity, though, including fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, golf, festivals, museums, cultural and historic attractions, shopping and more.

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==Regions==

==Regions==

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([[Greater Peterborough]] Region consists of the Counties of Peterborough, Northumberland, Haliburton and the City of Kawartha Lakes with a combined population nearing 300,000) swells from May - October with seasonal residents and visitors, although young people will probably find the best night life during the school year when thousdands of Trent University and Sir Sandford Fleming College students make Peterborough their home.

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Township of North Kawartha

==Cities==

==Cities==

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The City of Peterborough is considered the hub of the Kawarthas, as well as being the regions major business, education, cultural, and health care centre. This is a varied community -- a retirement city, but at the same time a university and college city. A permanent population of approximately 80,000

The city of Peterborough is reachable by Greyhound intercity bus services from Toronto (8 times a day) and Ottawa (approx. 2X a day). Otherwise, the car is your best, or only, bet to visiting the Kawarthas.

==Get around==

==Get around==

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The city of Peterborough is reachable by Greyhound intercity bus services from Toronto (8 times a day) and Ottawa (approx. 2X a day). Otherwise, the car is your best, or only, bet to visiting the Kawarthas.

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Highway 28 forms a central spine through the Kawarthas and attractions such as Petroglyphs Provincial Park and Stoney Lake are easily accessible from the highway.

Highway 28 forms a central spine through the Kawarthas and attractions such as Petroglyphs Provincial Park and Stoney Lake are easily accessible from the highway.

* See pre-Columbian Aboriginal rock carvings at '''Petroglyphs Provincial Park'''. This park contains a massive collection of petroglyphs that both amaze and make one wonder. The whole park is quite low key and is run in conjunction with a local first nation. No photos are allowed however the experience is breathtaking. The art work and mindset of the original inhabitants of the landscape is recorded in stone and one cannot help but wonder and understand what lay in the minds of these first peoples. An absolute wonder and possibly the greatest cultural site in Ontario. Hiking trails and some lakes are also in the park as well as plentiful wildlife. A lovely place.

If you're thirsty for a pint or wanting to dance a bit, there are several pubs and bars in [[Peterborough (Ontario)|Peterborough]].

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Again, Peterborough's small size is not a reflection of its excellent choice of watering holes. Again, a list:

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The One and Only Café - On Hunter, east of Aylmer. Bohemian, converted warehouse with a generous patio overlooking Jackson Creek. Fantastic during the summertime; Dortmunder Aktienbrauerei (DAB) on tap and a pinball machine that's still just 25 cents a play. The Gordon Best theater sits on top.

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The Red Dog Tavern - On Hunter, east of Aylmer. Down at heel blues joint that's actually two bars: the Red Dog and the Underdog. Good live acts.

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The Montreal House - NE corner of King and Aylmer. A traditional dive bar that was, reputedly, the last bar to admit women in Canada in 1987. Nevertheless, this is a great place to sit at long tables, listen to bluegrass and drink real hoser beer like Molson Stock Ale. Recommended.

The Kawartha Lakes is a region that, as the name suggests, includes many lakes -- in fact hundreds of lakes and rivers, and offers some of Ontario's best sport and recreational fishing. The region attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, mostly during the Spring to Autumn months, who come to cottages and resorts in the area, or to some of the many hotels, motels, inns and excellent campgrounds. There is year round activity, though, including fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, golf, festivals, museums, cultural and historic attractions, shopping and more.

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The city of Peterborough is reachable by Greyhound intercity bus services from Toronto (8 times a day) and Ottawa (approx. 2X a day). Otherwise, the car is your best, or only, bet to visiting the Kawarthas.

Get around

Highway 28 forms a central spine through the Kawarthas and attractions such as Petroglyphs Provincial Park and Stoney Lake are easily accessible from the highway.

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See pre-Columbian Aboriginal rock carvings at Petroglyphs Provincial Park. This park contains a massive collection of petroglyphs that both amaze and make one wonder. The whole park is quite low key and is run in conjunction with a local first nation. No photos are allowed however the experience is breathtaking. The art work and mindset of the original inhabitants of the landscape is recorded in stone and one cannot help but wonder and understand what lay in the minds of these first peoples. An absolute wonder and possibly the greatest cultural site in Ontario. Hiking trails and some lakes are also in the park as well as plentiful wildlife. A lovely place.

Stoney Lake is beautiful in summertime.

Kawarthaeh, [1]. See what events are coming up for the Kawartha Lakes region of Ontario Canada

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If you're thirsty for a pint or wanting to dance a bit, there are several pubs and bars in Peterborough.